V. Gunter, Jr.

Mr. V. Baker Gunter, Jr., age 77, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019 at his home in Gulfport, MS.
Mr. Gunter was a native of Natchez, MS and was a resident of Gulfport for the past 21 years. He was a graduate of the University of Mississippi with a B.S. in Journalism.
As a former resident of McComb, MS, Mr. Gunter was the former owner & operator of Gunter Auto Sales. He served for 15 years on the McComb City Board, 11 years as a Selectman and then 4 years as the Mayor of McComb.  He later retired after 12 years from the Harrison County Justice Court as Bailiff.
Mr. Gunter loved participating in his community as he coached Little League baseball for 10 years, served as President of the McComb Jaycees and as Jaycee Governor #118, and was a member of Burton Memorial United Methodist Church.
The family wishes to express their thanks to Kindred Hospice, especially Addie, who went above and beyond any of the family's expectations.
Mr. Gunter was preceded in death by his parents, V.B. Gunter and Marie Gunter; and his sisters, Betty Nell Gunter and Kathy Lynn Gunter.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Kay Cullifer Gunter; his three children, Kedin C. Gunter and wife, Cindy; Samantha G. Wilson and husband, Andy; and Steven G. Gunter; his grandchildren, Christopher N. Deibert, Caroline S. Pitts and her husband, Wesley, Rachel M. Gunter and Gavin S. Gunter; his great-grandchildren, Swayze R. Pitts and Maverick G. Pitts; and his two brothers, Paul W. Gunter and John Henegan and his wife, Morella.
Friends are invited to join the Gunter family for a Celebration of Life Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 14 ^th at Burton Memorial United Methodist Church, corner of Pass Road & 22 ^nd Ave., Gulfport, MS.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport is serving the family. Memories and photos may be shared at www.riemannfamily.com